Abstract
In Samoa, the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture’s newly implemented outcomes – based curriculum, has posed the need for teachers to incorporate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching, to help facilitate and encourage more interactive learning thus supporting the child – centred curriculum. Therefore, this research paper examined the way teachers perceived Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an educational tool to improve teaching and learning, particularly in Secondary schools. This was a Qualitative research and data was gathered using interviews. The findings indicated how teachers perceived ICT. Despite teachers’ theoretical understanding of ICT, extensive knowledge on its appropriate integration was basic. It is concluded that ICT is vital for all teachers, students, and parents to use for effective teaching and learning. In addition, MESC should provide more professional development for teachers to familiarize and comprehend the utilization of ICT and its value in all educational areas.
Keywords: Information Communication Technology (ICT), Education
